Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

IMM4330
15 Credit Points
Industry Project Development
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
IMM4228 Project Management Methodology
This unit provides students with the opportunity to participate in
the development of a multimedia project located in an industry
environment, and to make a significant contribution to the team
based development. Students negotiate with their lecturer
regarding the nature of the project, which is aimed at fulfilling an
industry need. The unit content includes: significant contribution
to the development of a multimedia product; critical analysis of
the project management method used; design and implementation
of evaluation, testing, implementation and maintenance strategies;
and establishing clear metrics, templates and standards. In
addition students develop a career management plan incorporating
a resume and a portfolio.
IMM5102
15 Credit Points
Interactive Multimedia Design and Development
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit includes: current research and theory concerning
Interactive Multimedia technologies such as hypermedia
techniques, media integration, visual communication, and
software engineering; designing, evaluating and implementing
Interactive Multimedia materials for learning and information
presentation; skills required to manage team-based Interactive
Multimedia development projects; strategies for evaluating
Interactive Multimedia products and systems, and the
implementation of these in a variety of environments.
IMM5112
20 Credit Points
Human-Computer Interaction
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit aims to introduce students to: the nature of the field of
human-computer interaction (HCI); the cognitive and technical
bases of human-computer interaction (HCI); the application of
HCI principles to Interactive Multimedia interface design and to
Hypermedia and World Wide Web environments; mental models
and the human-computer interface for multimedia systems and
products; key trends and issues found in the HCI literature,
particularly as they relate to IMM; HCI principles and guidelines
adopted by leading practitioners in the field. The unit includes a
substantial project which may be research-oriented or productoriented
(or both).
IMM5116
20 Credit Points
Interactive Multimedia Evaluation Methodologies
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines various Interactive Multimedia evaluation
types and current methods associated with each of these. The unit
includes: a framework for evaluation; designing evaluation
projects; implementation and analysis of evaluation techniques
and tools; cost benefit analyses; and statistical issues. Studenst are
required to participate in several IMM evaluation projects.
IMM5141
15 Credit Points
The Business of e-Learning
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit explores the business processes related to the design,
development, implementation and evaluation of e-learning in
commercial and non-commercial organizational contexts. It
provides students with the opportunity to explore the e-learning
phenomenon as it applies to a wide range of business situations,
and to build an understanding of its ‘drivers’.
IMM5142
15 Credit Points
e-learning Research and Evaluation
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is focused upon equipping students with research skills
and competencies, as well as understanding of the nature and
major findings of research in e-learning and related fields. It
enables students to explore pivotal research studies across a range
of disciplines (such as e-learning, e-commerce, instructional
technologies, information systems, computer assisted learning,
cognitive psychology), and to examine the implications of these
for the field of e-learning. The unit will also introduce and
examine concepts that underpin the conduct of research in all its
forms, such as bias, validity and reliability, analysis of data and
interpretation of results. In particular, the unit will help students
build an understanding of the nature and practice of evaluation in
e-learning.
IMM5143
15 Credit Points
e-learning and Borderless Classrooms
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The unit will draw upon educational, social and political
constructs to examine the influences of globalization brought
about by the advent of e-learning, and its growing adoption by a
large range of education and non-education industries. Students
will be provided with opportunities to examine the impact of e-
learning on the quality, distribution and economics of education
and training; and also be invited to critique the concept and the
characteristics of the ‘borderless classroom’ in light of this.
IMM5144
15 Credit Points
e-Learning Project
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit provides for independent study in which the student,
working with a nominated supervisor, will undertake one of: a
research-based investigation of a problem relevant to e-learning;
an evaluation of a major e-learning program or project; or a
design and development e-learning project. Students will use
appropriate methodologies (eg. research, project management,
design development), together with critical use of appropriate
literature. Students are required to draw conclusions and/or
implications from their work that have significance to the wider e-
learning community. Students may wish to negotiate an industry
placement as part of the focus of their project.
INB4101
15 Credit Points
Cultural Framework of Business IV
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit examines culture and its impact on communication,
applies intercultural communication skills to specific business
tasks and looks at the implications for firms and individuals doing
business in multicultural and cross-cultural environments.
INB4102
15 Credit Points
International Business IV
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
The major objective of this unit is to help students think
internationally. It provides an introduction to the major social,
political and economic challenges facing international business.
The unit will look at the internationalisation of markets;
Australia's position in the international marketplace; and develop
a strategic approach for entering the international business arena.
INB4202
15 Credit Points
International Business Project IV
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisites :
INB4101 Cultural Framework of Business IV
INB4102 International Business IV
This unit applies the knowledge and skills gained in previous units
to the preparation of an international business plan for a small to
medium-sized company seeking to enter and international market.
INB5101
15 Credit Points
International Study Tour V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This is a generic unit in which a student who has completed "work
for credit" abroad may receive academic credit where the project
is not recognised by any other unit. A student seeking academic
recognition through this unit will normally have been part of a
special group project organised by a Faculty staff member.This is
a generic unit in which a student who has completed "work for
credit" abroad may receive academic credit where the project is
not recognised by any other unit. A student seeking academic
recognition through this unit will normally have been part of a
special group project organised by a Faculty staff member.
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